The Communication Leadership and Conflict Management Certificate (CLCM) is designed to develop communication leadership competence in interpersonal/group collaborative spheres and social/political arenas, to facilitate communication one on one in interpersonal interactions, across private and public boundaries and to mediate conflict in such diverse groups as families, work teams, political and religious groups and those engaged in geopolitical discord. Each CLCM certificate holder may choose to be certified in basic mediation by the State of Texas.  All CLCM certificate holders will engage in a capstone study of the process of mediation. The CLCM certificate prepares students for understanding the growth and impact of communication leadership and of conflict management, especially within the context of communication, and will serve undergraduate students well as they pursue diverse career options, including but not limited to public leadership, law, management, religious leadership. Specific certificate requirements are available from an advisor.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
COMM 324	Communication Leadership and Conflict Management	3
COMM 443	Communication and Conflict	3
COMM 485	Directed Studies	3
Select two of the following:		6
COMM 315	Interpersonal Communication
COMM 325	Persuasion
COMM 335	Intercultural Communication
COMM 420/WGST 420	Gender and Communication
COMM 431	Rhetoric of Social Movements
COMM 440	Political Communication
COMM 447	Communication, Group Processes and Collaboration
Other courses approved by CLCM committee for prescribed electives
Total Semester Credit Hours		15

Students must earn a grade of B or better in each course used to meet the requirements. Students who pursue the CLCM must complete all requirements prior to graduation.